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As an early kick off for the Larz Anderson Bicycle Show at the Museum of Transortation on Sunday, August 14th, in Brookline, Massachusetts the Museum of Transportation is hosting it's annual Italian Car Day on Sunday May 22nd and is hosting a Concour of Vintage Italian bicycles and motorcycles as a part of this scheduled event. To find more information about this event please click on the link below to the events calendar for the Museum schedule of events.

I just bought this bike at a swap-meet and I wanted to find out more about it. The only Identifying characteristics are a Mesinger seat and a front hub that says Durex and underneath that the number 58, underneath that Made in Germany. I have a picture here:http://www.csupomona.edu/'rkstraka/cruiser.jpg

I have an old bike laying around, mostly chrome with some surface rust and no markings to identify it by other than the serial number. I'm wondering if it's worth anything, but to find that out I probably ought to first know what it is. The number is 502 469110 197923 and is located on the tail end of the rear fork. Bendix made the gear apparatus and rear brakes. It's got either a girl's or step-through frame and fenders on both tires. My dad guesses it's dated 1958 to 1962 but don't hold me to that. If anyone knows what this is I'd really appreciate some info. Thanks. Christine

hi i'm trying to find out some info on a vintage girls schwinn liberty bike i have it's all original. it is painted red white and a light blue with stars on the front and back wheel gaurds( not sure if this correct wording) and chain gaurd is red with blue liberty and stars. the wheels are 20 inch and the no# on the side of handle bars(i think this is serial number) is hc0262641 any info on this bike would be great want to know if it can go out side or should it be put away! thanks

I TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT A TRI - BIKE (TRICYCLE) THAT WAS MADE IN LATE 30'S EARLY 40'S. IT WAS MADE OUT OF MAGNESIUM AND YOU COULD TAKE THE WHEELS OF THE BACK AND PUT 1 BACK ON TO MAKE A BIKE. I BELIEVE IT WAS MADE IN CALIFORNIA BUT NOT SURE. THE TIRES WERE PURE RUBBER ALL THE WAY THRU. IF ANYONE COULD HELP I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. THANK YOU CANDY

We just acquired a Tri-Bike at a garage sale. It looks like it was originally red, but someone painted the whole bike aluminum color. If you were able to find out anything about the tricycle, please let us know. We have no information on how old it is or where it was manufactured.Thanks so much.

The Northeast Bicycle Swap MeetSunday, August 28th 200tat the:NEW ENGLAND MUSCLE BICYCLE MUSEUMBloomfield CTOpens from 9am to 2pm.Email: jgbarnard@aol.com, wanda9243@aol.com or menotomy@aol.comSpace available at $15 for 10' X 10' or $25 for car with adjacent infield space.There will be live music at 11:30Food available all day

Hi I live in NJ, The name of the shop your looking for is the bike line of hightstown. I too would like to kow if there are any shows local to us. I know Spotswood bike shop used to have one and then trexlerstwon PA had one. I have a nice disc applekrate that I'd like to show this year. Oh yes and english town swapmeet.let me know what you find.

I've started a new monthly data base for all swap and bike shows that will be posted to three cycling newsgroup or sites on a monthly basis. The group or sites are this area of the Oldroads.com site, the Classic Rendezvous site, and the Boblist. The list has been ongoing for about a month or more to the last two sites, and new to Oldroads. I rely on the readers of this lists to update me on a regular basis as new shows & swaps come up. I'll post updates the first of each month and as time allows through the month. For now the list is complete through the End of April with a few events listed through years end. I have another dozen or so events from May onward to update to the list. Below is the current calendar of events.

April 3, 2005 2nd Annual Bicycle Show Bicycles, family, food & fun !!! Our first show was a blast, this year will be better !!! Indoors & Out, Vendors, a 3 foot tall Best of Show Trophy, 13 trophies total. Please view the web pages. Don't miss out on a great time !!!!http://www.kustombicycle.com/bikeShow.htmPhone: 717-258-3342Mostly Stingray and Ballon Tyre.

April 3, 2005*Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Swap MeetDublin High School, 8151 Village Parkway, Dublin. CAfrom 1:00 to 4:00 PMAdmission is free. No charge for sellers or buyersThis swap meet is presented by the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club for the benefit of all bicyclists. For further information: Bob Powers: 925-828-5299 This swap meet is presented by the Valley Spokesmen Bicycle Club for the benefit of all bicyclists. For further information: Bob Powers: 925-828-5299 http://www.valleyspokesmen.org/swapmeet.html

The 6th Annual Mill Valley Bike Swap is back for 2007!It’s FREE!Saturday June 30th 2007 from 8-2PM. Get there early for deals!Want deals on bike stuff? Got stuff to sell? RSVP a space and more information at http://www.mvbikeswap.com